Opinions

After decades of research focused on finding solutions to complex problems and exploring many pathways, artificial intelligence has finally come of age. We now have computers that can compete and win at games of chess and go at the highest levels, cars that drive themselves reasonably well, and automated trading

When it comes to keeping down prices, competing always beats whining – particularly whining in Washington for price controls. So I am pleased to see that nine big trading firms are taking on rising exchange data charges by starting their own exchange, MEMX. Whether MEMX’s back-to-the-future club structure actually brings

Cryptocurrencies aren’t new to Trading Technologies, but we’re always looking to gain more insights into how blockchain technology is affecting both capital markets and other industries as well. That leads us to many conversations with a variety of blockchain and crypto companies, and one of those companies is tZERO. Growing out

I am responding to "A storied name in Chicago trading stumbles" (March 1) to highlight the progress and momentum achieved by Options Clearing Corp. under Craig Donohue's leadership as executive chairman. OCC remains committed to operating as a market utility, as Craig has publicly stated. The capital plan decision made

Traders are asked to price financial assets all day, every day. Sometimes this is easy and mechanical. Information about the asset is well understood and embedded in past prices. Past prices are very recent and very plentiful. There is a wide consensus about the value of the asset. All the